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Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy: Towards a better understanding

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Item:	1634
Title:	Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy: Towards a better understanding
Authors:	Robyn Hartley, Jackie Horne
Publication date:	13 April 2006
Publication type:	Research report
Themes:	Teaching and learning > Literacy/numeracy > General
	Industry and employers > Skill shortages > General
	Students and individuals > Learner groups > Adult learners
	Teaching and learning > Generic skills > General
	VET in context > Economic aspects of VET > Demand for VET
	VET in context > Work changes > General
	VET system > VET system performance > Measuring outcomes general
ISBN:	1 921169 48 6 print; 1 921169 54 0 web
Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the benefits of investing in such skills, is largely unchartered territory in Australia. This feasibility study explores the frameworks and methodologies available for determining and measuring such benefits and costs across a number of life domains, including health, finance and small business.